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It actually is; e.g. "absolute zero is at zero degrees Kelvin".

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The Kelvin scale is an absolute temperature scale that starts at absolute zero, the point at which all molecular motion ceases. Since there are no negative temperatures in the Kelvin scale, it is not expressed in degrees. On the other hand, the Celsius scale is relative to the freezing and boiling points of water, hence it is expressed in degrees.

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Q: Why is the Kelvin scale not expressed in degrees like the Celsius scale?
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